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Immune Response Pathway a Possible Target to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia, affecting more than 50 million people globally. Projections show that, without a medical intervention,…
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Immune Response Pathway a Possible Target to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease
June 6, 2022
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia, affecting more than 50 million people globally. Projections show that, without a medical intervention,…
Freeze-Dried Mouse Sperm: A Revolution for In Vitro Fertilization?
When you think of a scientific laboratory, you might picture high-tech equipment, high-powered centrifuges, and bubbling vats of mysterious chemicals. However, the inner workings…
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Freeze-Dried Mouse Sperm: A Revolution for In Vitro Fertilization?
June 1, 2022
When you think of a scientific laboratory, you might picture high-tech equipment, high-powered centrifuges, and bubbling vats of mysterious chemicals. However, the inner workings…
Stem Cells May Be at the Root of Baldness – As Well As the Cure
Within every hair follicle are the stem cells programmed to grow hair. These cells inhabit and grow in a region of the follicle called…
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Stem Cells May Be at the Root of Baldness – As Well As the Cure
May 23, 2022
Within every hair follicle are the stem cells programmed to grow hair. These cells inhabit and grow in a region of the follicle called…
War in Ukraine Impacts Clinical Research Industry
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is causing what the Financial Times called a “many-sided economic shock,” sending global prices sky-high for goods ranging from fuel…
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War in Ukraine Impacts Clinical Research Industry
May 18, 2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is causing what the Financial Times called a “many-sided economic shock,” sending global prices sky-high for goods ranging from fuel…
Can LSD Be a Valuable Therapeutic Agent for Anxiety and Depression?
The World Health Organization has estimated that the COVID-19 pandemic led to a 25% increase in cases of anxiety disorder worldwide in 2020. As…
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Can LSD Be a Valuable Therapeutic Agent for Anxiety and Depression?
May 16, 2022
The World Health Organization has estimated that the COVID-19 pandemic led to a 25% increase in cases of anxiety disorder worldwide in 2020. As…
Shedding Light on the Dark Proteome
More than 20 years ago when researchers shared the human genome sequence, the same scientists counted 20,000 discrete sections, approximately 1% of our DNA,…
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Shedding Light on the Dark Proteome
May 9, 2022
More than 20 years ago when researchers shared the human genome sequence, the same scientists counted 20,000 discrete sections, approximately 1% of our DNA,…
3D DNA: Imaging and Sequencing Finally Reveal Genomic Structure
Ever since German anatomist Walther Flemming discovered chromosomes in the mid-1800s, scientists have been actively working to decipher the complex organization of these threadlike…
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3D DNA: Imaging and Sequencing Finally Reveal Genomic Structure
May 2, 2022
Ever since German anatomist Walther Flemming discovered chromosomes in the mid-1800s, scientists have been actively working to decipher the complex organization of these threadlike…
Novel Approaches to Treating Depression
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among Americans between the ages of 10 and 34, per the Centers for Disease Control and…
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Novel Approaches to Treating Depression
April 27, 2022
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among Americans between the ages of 10 and 34, per the Centers for Disease Control and…
Results May Disappoint, But Don’t Throw in the Tau on Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is an irreversible degeneration of the brain and the most common form of dementia. Globally, more than 50 million people are…
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Results May Disappoint, But Don’t Throw in the Tau on Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease
April 25, 2022
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is an irreversible degeneration of the brain and the most common form of dementia. Globally, more than 50 million people are…
Lab-Grown Fish: Swimming into Sustainability
It seems impossible to discuss the fishing industry without also discussing the harm caused by overfishing, overburdened waterways, and concerns about mercury contamination. But…
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Lab-Grown Fish: Swimming into Sustainability
April 20, 2022
It seems impossible to discuss the fishing industry without also discussing the harm caused by overfishing, overburdened waterways, and concerns about mercury contamination. But…
From Shark Tank to Pharmaceuticals: Billionaire Mark Cuban Makes a Leap for Affordable Medicines
Mark Cuban is spearheading an effort to widen Americans’ access to generic pharmaceuticals, adding a direct-to-consumer online pharmacy to the Mark Cuban Cost Plus…
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From Shark Tank to Pharmaceuticals: Billionaire Mark Cuban Makes a Leap for Affordable Medicines
April 4, 2022
Mark Cuban is spearheading an effort to widen Americans’ access to generic pharmaceuticals, adding a direct-to-consumer online pharmacy to the Mark Cuban Cost Plus…
How Can Guidelines Keep Pace with Science? “Living Evidence” May Help
Traditionally, the review and updating of medical guidelines have relied on a “systematic review” – a publication following a formal synthesis of data from…
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How Can Guidelines Keep Pace with Science? “Living Evidence” May Help
March 28, 2022
Traditionally, the review and updating of medical guidelines have relied on a “systematic review” – a publication following a formal synthesis of data from…
Donanemab Shows Promise in Slowing Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease
In announcing positive results from a trial evaluating donanemab, Eli Lilly reported that the monoclonal antibody drug slowed cognitive decline among people with Alzheimer’s disease. The…
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Donanemab Shows Promise in Slowing Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease
July 10, 2023
In announcing positive results from a trial evaluating donanemab, Eli Lilly reported that the monoclonal antibody drug slowed cognitive decline among people with Alzheimer’s disease. The…
The History of Gene Therapy
The promise and potential of gene therapy have gone through several iterations since the 1960s, when scientists first hypothesized that introducing DNA sequences into…
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The History of Gene Therapy
July 5, 2023
The promise and potential of gene therapy have gone through several iterations since the 1960s, when scientists first hypothesized that introducing DNA sequences into…
Could Deep Brain Stimulation Restore Memory After Brain Injury?
With a deep brain stimulation device called a “memory prosthesis,” researchers hope that they may one day be able to improve memory in people…
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Could Deep Brain Stimulation Restore Memory After Brain Injury?
June 28, 2023
With a deep brain stimulation device called a “memory prosthesis,” researchers hope that they may one day be able to improve memory in people…
Investigating the Impact of Artificial Light on Arctic Marine Life in Winter
For marine scientists who can tolerate long periods of darkness and cold temperatures, the winter in the Arctic provides an intriguing laboratory. Until recently,…
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Investigating the Impact of Artificial Light on Arctic Marine Life in Winter
June 26, 2023
For marine scientists who can tolerate long periods of darkness and cold temperatures, the winter in the Arctic provides an intriguing laboratory. Until recently,…
Research Examines the Mystery of End-of-Life Brain Activity
What happens in the brain on the verge of death? For hundreds of years, stories told by people who have come back from the…
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Research Examines the Mystery of End-of-Life Brain Activity
June 19, 2023
What happens in the brain on the verge of death? For hundreds of years, stories told by people who have come back from the…
Researchers Hack Bacterial Syringe-Like System for Potential Drug Delivery
Some viruses and bacteria use a syringe-like system to infect host cells. Scientists have found a way to repurpose this system to deliver therapeutic…
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Researchers Hack Bacterial Syringe-Like System for Potential Drug Delivery
June 14, 2023
Some viruses and bacteria use a syringe-like system to infect host cells. Scientists have found a way to repurpose this system to deliver therapeutic…
Introduction As global obesity rates continue to rise, the search for effective treatments is more critical than ever. Obesity is associated with an increased…
Introduction Changes in how clinical trials are managed in the European Union (EU), mandated by the European Union Clinical Trial Regulation 536/2014 (EU CTR),…
Introduction RNA based drugs are a promising new class of therapeutics with tremendous potential for treating a wide range of diseases. There are various…
NEWARK, Delaware, June 26, 2024/BUSINESS WIRE/ — QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), is pleased to announce new laboratory…
NEWARK, Delaware, June 10, 2024/BUSINESS WIRE/ — QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), is pleased to announce new clinical…
NEWARK, Delaware, May 21, 2024/BUSINESS WIRE/ — QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), continues to expand and align its…